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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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