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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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