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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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