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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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