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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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