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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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