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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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