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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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