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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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