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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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