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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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