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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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