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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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