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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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