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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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