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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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