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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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