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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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