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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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