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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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