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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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