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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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