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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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