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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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