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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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