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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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