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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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