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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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