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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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