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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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