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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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