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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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