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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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