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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers 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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