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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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