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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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