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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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