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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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