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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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