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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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