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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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