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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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