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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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