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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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