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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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