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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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