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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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