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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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