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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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