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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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