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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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