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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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