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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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