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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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