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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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