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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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