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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different 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 participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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