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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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