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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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