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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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