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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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