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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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