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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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