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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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