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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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