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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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