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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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