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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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