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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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