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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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