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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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