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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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