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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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