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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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