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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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