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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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