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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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