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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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