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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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