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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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