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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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