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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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