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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)