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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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