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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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