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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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