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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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