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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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