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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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