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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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