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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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