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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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