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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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