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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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