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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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