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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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