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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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