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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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