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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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