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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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