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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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