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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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