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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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