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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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