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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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