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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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