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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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