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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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