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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended 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 educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses 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 optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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