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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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