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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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