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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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