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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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