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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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