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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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