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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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