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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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