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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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