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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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