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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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