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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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