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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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