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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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