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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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