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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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