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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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