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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology enable learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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