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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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