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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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