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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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