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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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