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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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