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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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