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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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