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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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