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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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