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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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