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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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