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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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