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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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