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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers 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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