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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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