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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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