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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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