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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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