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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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