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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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