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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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