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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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