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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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