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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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