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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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