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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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