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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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