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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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