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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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