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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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