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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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