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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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