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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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