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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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