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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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