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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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