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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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