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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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