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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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