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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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