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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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