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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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