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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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