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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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