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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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