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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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