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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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