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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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