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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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