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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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