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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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