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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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