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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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