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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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