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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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