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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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