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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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