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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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