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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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