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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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