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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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