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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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