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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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