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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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