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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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