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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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