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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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