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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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