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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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