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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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