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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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