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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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