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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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