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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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