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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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