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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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