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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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