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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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