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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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