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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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