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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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