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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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