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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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