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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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