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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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