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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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