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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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