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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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