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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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