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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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