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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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