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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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