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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently 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 several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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