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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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