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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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