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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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