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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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