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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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