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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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