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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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