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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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