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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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