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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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