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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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