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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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