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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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