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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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