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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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