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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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