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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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