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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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