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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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