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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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