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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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