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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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