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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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