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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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