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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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