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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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