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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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