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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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