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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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