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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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