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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? 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? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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