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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies 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 get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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