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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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