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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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