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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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