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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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