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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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