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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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