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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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