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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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