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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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