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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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