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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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