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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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