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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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