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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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