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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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