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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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