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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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