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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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