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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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