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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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