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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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