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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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