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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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