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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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