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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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