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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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