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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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