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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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