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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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