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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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