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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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