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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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