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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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