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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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