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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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