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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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