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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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