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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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