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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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