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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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