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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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