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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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