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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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