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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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