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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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