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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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