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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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