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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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