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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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