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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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