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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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