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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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