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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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