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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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