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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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