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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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