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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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