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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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