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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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