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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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