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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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