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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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