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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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