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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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