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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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