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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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