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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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