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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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