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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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