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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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