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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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