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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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