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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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