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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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