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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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