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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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