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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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