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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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