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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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