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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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