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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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