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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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