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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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