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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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