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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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