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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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