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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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