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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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