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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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