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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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