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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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