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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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