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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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