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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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