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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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