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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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