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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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