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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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