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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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