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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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