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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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