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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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