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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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