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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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