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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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