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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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