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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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