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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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