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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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