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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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