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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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