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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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