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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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