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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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