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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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