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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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