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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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