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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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