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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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