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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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