diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/course_modes/admin.py b/lms/djangoapps/course_modes/admin.py
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+++ b/lms/djangoapps/course_modes/admin.py
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+from ratelimitbackend import admin
+from course_modes.models import CourseMode
+
+admin.site.register(CourseMode)