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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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