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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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