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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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