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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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