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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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