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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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