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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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