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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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