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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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