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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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