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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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