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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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