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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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