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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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