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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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