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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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