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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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