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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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