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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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