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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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