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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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