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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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