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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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