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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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