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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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