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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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