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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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