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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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