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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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