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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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