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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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