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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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