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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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