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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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