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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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