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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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