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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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