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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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