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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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