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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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