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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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