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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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