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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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