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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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