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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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