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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models 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 institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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