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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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