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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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