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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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