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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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