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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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