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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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