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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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