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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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