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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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