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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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