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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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