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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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