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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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