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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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