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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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