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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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