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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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