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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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