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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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