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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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