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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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