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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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