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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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