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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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