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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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