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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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