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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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