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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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