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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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