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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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