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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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