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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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