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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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