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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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