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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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