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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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