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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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