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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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