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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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