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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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