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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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