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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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