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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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