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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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