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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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