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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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