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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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