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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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