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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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