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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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