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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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