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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not 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 distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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