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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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