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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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