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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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