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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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