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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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