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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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