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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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