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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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