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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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