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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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