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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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