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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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