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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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