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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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