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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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