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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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