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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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