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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies 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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