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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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