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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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