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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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