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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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