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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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