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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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