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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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