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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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