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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important 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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