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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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