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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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