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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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