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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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