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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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