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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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