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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches 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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