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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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