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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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