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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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