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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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