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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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