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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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