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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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